§ 16. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the actual construction of the Blythe bridge to Uttoxeter section of the A564 Stoke to Derby link to start.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIn four of five months' time. Tenders for the construction work are to be invited later this week.
§ Mr. KnoxIs my hon. Friend aware that my constituents in Draycott, Tean and Checkley will be delighted to hear that date confirmed? When is it expected that the work on that section of the road will be completed and the road will be open to traffic?
§ Mrs. ChalkerI agree that the residents of Draycott, Tean and Checkley will benefit a great deal. I am grateful to my hon. Friend. We hope that the work will be completed within two years and that it will start later this year. The more speedily it is done the happier we shall be.